Cruz taking the week off from Senate

Politico ^ | May 17, 2016 | Burgess Everett

[Theodore R.]

Not that many begged Ted to run; if he couldn’t keep up with mostly leisurely Senate duties anyway, why run on such a hopeless mission. Yes, I voted for him the March 1 primary.

[Theodore R.]

Good point, but the American people would say that is too harsh.

[Democrat_media]

Lol I want to see a video of TPA Iran deal cCruz weeping? What a cry baby

[Theodore R.]

True, senators have very easy sinecures now, but the American people don’t know that. I think Majority Leader LBJ though had them working long hours.

[samtheman]

Maybe he has a temp job in the House of Commons.

[Theodore R.]

4% of the Republican vote

Does this refer to low primary vote turnout in May 2012?

[AuntB]

Why not? He hasn’t done his job for a year and a half. The senate was just a means to an end for Rafael...he cares NOTHING about Texas or any of you.

[AuntB]

“a six month leave of absence”

Actually, Ted announced Mar. 23, 2015...he’s been awol for over a year.

[xp38]

His fellow countrymen

[Nifster]

That's a day or two ago. 😉

[RitaOK]

The *run off* from the Primary election, delivered Cruz the win, with 4% of the Republican vote to beat Dewhurst.

I assume the 4% was compared to the earlier Primary turn out in the spring, where Cruz was able to hold Dewhurst under 50% and unable to avoid a run off.

[MinuteGal]

I truly think he's resting up to avoid a nervous breakdown.

Leni